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Miniature painting by Shakir Ali

The art of craft

If art exists in the heart of culture, then crafts exist in the soul of every culture in the world.

10 Dec 2019 12:47 AM IST

The actor retired from the show last year, having hand-picked successors to play both Big Bird and Oscar -- two very different characters he helped create, delighting millions of children. (Photo: AFP)

Puppeteer of Sesame Street character Big Bird dies at 85

'Sesame Street' puppeteer Caroll Spinney -- aka Big Bird -- dies at 85.

9 Dec 2019 6:40 PM IST

The microbe forms a biofilm when it colonises using, for example, a catheter as a source of infection.(Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Research discovers way to keep medical equipment free of infection

Researchers find ways to keep medical tools pathogen free.

9 Dec 2019 5:59 PM IST

Not only Jamaica offers beautiful places to visit, but also offers a plethora of activities for lovers seeking romantic bliss. (Photo: ANI)

Jamaica: Perfect for a romantic getaway

Redefine romance! Here is how you can enjoy scenic beauty in Jamaica.

9 Dec 2019 4:37 PM IST

Only when we start to become aware of our automatic, often unhealthy, responses to stress, then we can start to rewire them. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Healthy lifestyle can reduce stress levels

Inculcating healthy habits can help your brain tackle stress.

9 Dec 2019 2:21 PM IST

There appears to be something about adolescents experiencing hallucinations which elevates their risk of suicide, on top of the effect of being distressed. (Photo: ANI)

Psychological distress can lead to increase of teen suicide rates

Researchers find key risk factors for teenage suicide.

9 Dec 2019 2:11 PM IST

Each bag bears identical artwork by renowned Swiss photographer Christelle Boule. (Photo: ANI)

Italian fashion house unveils fragranced handbags

Fendi unveils world's first fragrance-infused handbags.

9 Dec 2019 12:36 PM IST

Most of the turtles caught in the study were green turtles (86 per cent), though loggerhead and olive ridley turtles were also caught. (Photo: ANI)

Research finds method to save turtles, dolphins from fishnets

Study reveals lights on fishnets save turtles, dolphins.

9 Dec 2019 12:14 PM IST

Relationship satisfaction can be taken as a measure of how much positive relative to negative experiences people have with their partner. (Photo: ANI)

How to know if your relationship will last

Christmas alert: Will your relationship end these holidays?

9 Dec 2019 12:00 PM IST

It was found that people in Europe and North America slept the longest, while the shortest sleep was observed among Asians. (Photo: ANI)

Gender, age determines minimum sleep required for healthy life

Young women sleep more than young men, finds new study.

9 Dec 2019 11:41 AM IST

Prince Alexander Azam Jah, Princess Shekhar Jah, Princess Esra Jah and Azmath Jah.

Glimpses of the history

Interestingly, Azmath Jah has no airs at all. He is extremely down to earth and interacts freely with everyone.

9 Dec 2019 5:22 AM IST

The 40 volunteers, who range from 18 years of age to people in 60s, have been taught to identify the abuse, the mandatory reporting for POCSO, the process of reporting, the role of various organisations among other things.

Building safer havens

A city-based organisation's latest endeavor empowers volunteers from urbanpoor settlements to effectively fight the ...

9 Dec 2019 5:19 AM IST